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Cacao fruit

Cacao, with a difference!

Cacao fruit - Product picture

The cacao tree not only produces cacao as we know it. The tree also bears fruit. Cacao fruits are large, the size of a rugby ball. The skin is ribbed, and brown-red in colour. Under the skin, you will find flesh with almond-shaped cacao beans. The soft flesh of the cacao fruit is pleasantly sweet and sour. The beans are also edible. Cacao powder is created by drying, roasting and grinding the beans.

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Storage advice

  • Transport and storage: Cacao fruits should preferable be kept cool. A temperature of around 8˚C during transport and storage is ideal.
  • Shop: Choose a place on the regular fresh produce shelf.

Our cacao fruits are grown in:

Vietnam, Ecuador and Colombia

Recipes & preparation tips

There are many ways to consume cacao fruit. The most obvious use is to eat the tasty flesh as it is. Ground to a pulp, the flesh can be used in recipes. Variation tip for consumers: add the raw cacao to a smoothie or yoghurt.

Cacao fruit - Recipes & Preparation tips

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